Fort Campbell, KY – Each year the United States President is requested to issue a proclamation to call on government officials to display the nation’s flag on all government buildings; and to call on people to display the flag and hold appropriate meetings at homes, churches, or other suitable places on Gold Star Mother’s Day to publicly express the love, sorrow, and reverence for those who are Gold Star mothers and for their Families. Gold Star Mother’s Day is held each year on the last Sunday of September and events take place on or around Gold Star Mother’s Day each year.

Fort Campbell will honor Gold Star Mothers on October 19th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm with a candlelight vigil, testimonials from Surviving mothers, and light refreshments. The vigil will be held at the 101st Airborne Division Monument located in front of Division Headquarters.

For more information about the Gold Star Mother’s Day candlelight vigil please call ACS Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) at 270-798-0272.